Supreme Court
Kavanaugh on the Religion Clauses
During Kavanaugh’s 12 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, he wrote decisions…
Current Events
US Justice Department announces task force to protect free exercise of religion
According to Sessions, the Task Force is designed to ensure that the Justice Department and other executive agencies…
Free Speech
Supreme Court rules against state-mandated speech
When one person’s opinions can reach the world in a matter of seconds on the Internet, the ability…
Free Exercise
Breaking: Court issues 7-2 decision in cake case finding bias in tribunal decision
The Supreme Court issued a 7-2 ruling this morning in favor of the baker in tbe same-sex wedding…
Legal Issues
Parties gearing up for 7th Circuit challenge to clergy housing tax exemption
The 7th Circuit will decide whether a tax rule that allows only members of the clergy to deduct…
Scholarship Opportunities
Student religious liberty essay contest to focus on universal human rights
High school and college students to focus on whether religious liberty is a universal human right from diverse…
Discrimination
School worksheet promoted anti-Muslim discrimination says state dept of ed
The California Department of Education has found that a worksheet distributed by a public middle school teacher promoted…
Current Events
Pro se “RICO” case against CA mandatory vaccination law dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged that the State of California exceeded its powers when…
Constitution
Court orders parties to brief Establishment Clause issue in travel ban case
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Trump v. Hawaii (Docket No. 17-965) and directed the parties to…
Church and State
Proposed New York guidelines could permit public school districts to regulate private schools
The state of New York is considering guidelines that could dramatically change the relationship between public and private…